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"I've got five grandchildren and I wouldn't dream of saying anything like that to them, so why would I say it to somebody elses'?"

The trust who run the school say the decision was made "in the best interests of children" and after a full investigation was carried out.

But since posting the story on the Mail's website and Facebook page on Friday morning, hundreds of people have got in touch to support the 56-year-old.

One, Kirsty-lee, said: "Janet is one of the kindest, caring, and a lovely sweet lady you could ever meet and genuine too. My kids was well looked after by her when they attended Craven and many years on still asks how they are.

"Everyone who knows her will say the same."

Another, Kayleigh, said: "She was a dinner lady at the original Craven which I attended. She was an extremely polite and caring individual unlike the other dinner ladies they employed at the time.

"I cannot imagine for one minute these words would ever leave her mouth. She would do anything for any pupil."

Janet Parker and her mum, Naomi Laidlaw

She got more support from another ex-pupil, called Sarah, who said: "I don't believe a word of this! Janet was a dinner lady at Craven Primary when I attended the school!

"She is a loving caring person who would do anything she could for anyone! I've known her over 20 years this is ridiculous."

And Paul said: "I've known Janet for 40 years and I know she would not say that to any child."